Ruth Esther (Krause) Dehn Born 12-20-1927 passed on 10-2-2023
Daughter of Herman William Krause & Esther Alvina (Wagner) Krause.
Ruth had several siblings. She had a younger brother Marlin W. Krause who passed on 7-18-1998, at age 67.
Ruth had three younger sisters;
twins: Eileen (K) (Yost) Radloff 1-13-1935 – 1-1-2009;
Elaine (K) (Morasch) Witthuhn 1-13-1935 – still living in Oshkosh.
Her youngest sister Linda (K) Wells of Princeton, WI, preceded Ruth in death too. 3-19-1947- 1-12-2017.
Ruth was married Oct. 3rd 1947 to Robert Walter Dehn, who was born 6-7-1925 and passed on 5-6-1993. They had one son Timothy A. Dehn born 11-10-51, still living in Oshkosh. Ruth had no other children.
Ruth was a member of Martin Luther Evangelical Church,1526 Algoma Blvd., Oshkosh, WI (920) 235-1612.
Her favorite hymn was You May Have the Joy-Bells.
When her husband passed, her son would take her to a Sunday lunch and Ruth would hand out Frog Bible Tracts with some folded origami frogs that she made to give to the children at the restaurant. She was The Frog-Lady.
A few years ago, (2015) Ruth slipped in her kitchen on Cedar St. breaking her ankle. She had to go the hospital to recover and decided to stay at Park View Health Center, where she lived the rest of her time.
A funeral service for Ruth will be held at Martin Luther Evangelical Church on Thursday, October 12, 2023 at 11AM. A time of visitation will be held from 10AM until the time of service. A burial will take place at Lake View Memorial Park.
Thursday, October 12, 2023
10:00 - 11:00 am (Central time)
Martin Luther Ev. Lutheran Church
Thursday, October 12, 2023
Starts at 11:00 am (Central time)
Martin Luther Ev. Lutheran Church
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